ClosedMixedLocal and Regional Risk Reduction Stream
Disaster Risk Reduction Fund – Local and Regional Risk Reduction Stream — NSW
$50K – $1.5M available
NSW Reconstruction Authority
The Local and Regional Risk Reduction Stream of the Disaster Risk Reduction Fund provided funding for local and regional projects that deliver place-based disaster risk reduction and mitigation solutions to improve resilience in New South Wales communities. It offered two pathways for smaller single-entity projects and larger consortium or partnership-led strategic initiatives.
Funding
$50K – $1.5M
Duration
up to 18 months
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Applicants were for projects in New South Wales.
• Pathway 1 was for projects run by a single entity.
• Pathway 2 was for projects delivered by a consortium of organisations or partnerships.
• Eligible recipients included community organisations, local councils, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, Joint Organisations and not-for-profits.
• Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations were clarified as eligible in Pathway 1 and in consortia in Pathway 2.
• County Councils were clarified as eligible in Pathway 2.
• Projects needed to deliver place-based disaster risk reduction and risk mitigation solutions.
• Assessment considerations included First Nations and vulnerable groups.
This funding stream was for local and regional projects in New South Wales under two pathways. Pathway 1 funded projects run by a single entity and Pathway 2 funded projects delivered by a consortium of organisations or partnerships. The page indicates eligible recipients included community organisations, local councils, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, Joint Organisations, not-for-profits, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations in Pathway 1 and in consortia in Pathway 2, and County Councils in Pathway 2. Projects needed to deliver place-based disaster risk reduction and mitigation solutions and align with the stream objectives. The addendum notes revised eligibility of projects and consideration of First Nations and vulnerable groups, but full detailed eligibility conditions are contained in the program guidelines and FAQs rather than fully reproduced on this page.
What's Funded
Projects included flood mitigation works, levees, drainage and pump investigations, stormwater studies, flood warning systems, bushfire risk assessments, cultural burning programs, resilience officer roles, community education and engagement, disaster preparedness planning, regional collaboration, strategies and studies, and small-scale infrastructure initiatives.Before you apply
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Expected outcomes included reduced disaster risk from hazards such as floods, fire, heatwaves and storms, improved local and regional resilience capability, stronger collaboration between communities and councils, completed risk reduction plans and studies, upgraded mitigation infrastructure, and increased preparedness of vulnerable communities and organisations.Grant not accepting applications
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Applicant Types
non_profitlocal_governmentindigenous_organisationcompanyother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
sustainabilitycommunitytrainingcapital_expenditureother
Keywords
disaster resiliencedisaster risk reductionrisk mitigationflood mitigationbushfirecommunity resiliencelocal governmentaboriginal organisations
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Disaster Risk Reduction Fund – Local and Regional Risk Reduction Stream?
The Disaster Risk Reduction Fund – Local and Regional Risk Reduction Stream is a mixed grant offered by NSW Reconstruction Authority in Australia, providing $50K – $1.5M in funding. The Local and Regional Risk Reduction Stream of the Disaster Risk Reduction Fund provided funding for local and regional projects that deliver place-based disaster risk reduction and mitigation solutions to improve resilience in New South Wales communities. It offered two pathways for smaller single-entity projects and larger consortium or partnership-led strategic initiatives.
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How much funding does the Disaster Risk Reduction Fund – Local and Regional Risk Reduction Stream provide?
The Disaster Risk Reduction Fund – Local and Regional Risk Reduction Stream provides $50K – $1.5M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 18 months.
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Who is eligible for the Disaster Risk Reduction Fund – Local and Regional Risk Reduction Stream?
- Applicants were for projects in New South Wales.
- Pathway 1 was for projects run by a single entity.
- Pathway 2 was for projects delivered by a consortium of organisations or partnerships.
- Eligible recipients included community organisations, local councils, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, Joint Organisations and not-for-profits.
- Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations were clarified as eligible in Pathway 1 and in consortia in Pathway 2.
- County Councils were clarified as eligible in Pathway 2.
- Projects needed to deliver place-based disaster risk reduction and risk mitigation solutions.
- Assessment considerations included First Nations and vulnerable groups.
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What activities are funded?
Projects included flood mitigation works, levees, drainage and pump investigations, stormwater studies, flood warning systems, bushfire risk assessments, cultural burning programs, resilience officer roles, community education and engagement, disaster preparedness planning, regional collaboration, strategies and studies, and small-scale infrastructure initiatives.
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